2,2'-Azobis(2-methylpropanenitrile); 2,2'-Azodiisobutyronitrile; 2,2'-Dicyano-2,2'-azopropane; 2,2'-Dimethyl-2,2'azodipropionitrile; Azobisisobutyronitrile; Azdh; Porofor N
Description
Insoluble in water and denser than water. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Readily ignited by sparks or flames. Burns intensely and persistently. Toxic oxides of nitrogen produced during combustion. Used as a catalyst, in vinyl polymerizations and a blowing agent for plastics.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaC8H12N4
Density:1.1g/cm³g/cm³
Boiling Point:
Solubility:Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, toluene, methanol and other organic solvents, as well as vinyl monomers.
Molecular Weight:164.2g/mol
Flash Point:
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Uses
Mainly used as a foaming agent for rubber, plastics, etc., and as a polymerization initiator; also applicable in organic synthesis.
Safety, Security & Risk
Upon heating, it decomposes to produce toxic fumes of tetramethylsuccinonitrile and cyanides.Explosive decomposition may occur under vibration, friction or impact.Explosion may occur upon heating.It reacts violently with alcohols, oxidizing agents, ketones (such as acetone), aldehydes and hydrocarbons (such as heptane).Danger of fire and explosion.